In case you missed the news, Amazon recently announced a second Prime Day event for the fall. The two-day deal blitz, dubbed Prime Big Deal Days once again, will run from October 8th through the 9th, offering Prime subscribers a chance to save on all sorts of tech ahead of Black Friday. It’s still a couple of weeks away, but in typical fashion, Amazon has already rolled out a selection of early deals and discounts.
Admittedly, there aren’t that many gadgets on sale yet — and we’ll likely start to see better deals trickle in as we get closer to the event — but we’ve still managed to dig up a few solid deals, particularly for those already embedded in the Amazon ecosystem. These include sizable discounts on the new Echo Spot and Echo Hub, as well as well as streaming devices, security cameras, Fire tablets, and more.
Below, we’ve rounded the best discounts currently available ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. We’ll be updating this guide as more deals drop, so be sure to bookmark this page and keep checking back in the run-up to October 8th.
The best deals on speakers and earbuds
- Amazon is selling the fifth-gen Echo Dot for $22.99 ($27 off) or with an 800-lumen Sengled smart bulb in blue, black, and white for $35.98 ($34 off), which is about $8 shy of the bundle’s all-time low. The Alexa-enabled smart speaker can be used as a Wi-Fi extender for Eero mesh networks like the Echo Pop, though it delivers richer sound with more bass. It also features a few advanced sensors, including a temperature sensor and an ultrasound motion detector that can detect when you enter a room. Read our review.
- If you’re a Prime member who has never subscribed to Amazon Music Unlimited, you can sign up for four months for free for a limited time. Non-Prime members, meanwhile, can get three months free. The ad-free streaming service typically costs $9.99 a month and grants access to more than 100 million songs as well as millions of podcast episodes.
- If you’re looking for a smart display that’s smaller than the Echo Show 8, the latest Echo Show 5 is also available at Amazon in white and black with a TP-Link Tapo Smart Color Bulb for $49.99, down from $114.98. The Show 8 offers a higher-res 13-megapixel camera and supports Zoom, rendering it a better option for video calls. But if you’re just looking for an Alexa-enabled smart display to play music, get weather reports, set alarms, and perform other tasks, the 5.5-inch Show 5 is still a solid option that’s perfectly sized for a nightstand.
- Amazon is selling the fourth-gen Echo by itself starting at $49.99 ($50 off) or with an 800-lumen Sengled smart bulb in blue for $62.98 ($57 off) or white or black for $67.98 ($52 off). Despite its age, the smart speaker still manages to deliver more robust sound than any of Amazon’s entry-level speakers. Plus, unlike the Pop and the latest Echo Dot, the standard Echo can double as a smart home hub with Zigbee support. Read our review.
- If you don’t need noise cancellation, Amazon’s latest Echo Buds are also down to an all-time low of $24.99 ($24.99 off) at Amazon. Unlike the Echo Buds with ANC, Amazon’s third-gen pair of wireless earbuds offer a semi-open design that makes it easy to pay attention to your surroundings. They also support multipoint pairing and integrate well with Amazon Alexa for hands-free voice control.
The best deals on TVs and streaming devices
- You can buy the Alexa Voice Remote Pro on sale at Amazon for $24.99 ($10 off), which marks an all-time low. Along with Amazon Alexa integration, the comfortable clicker offers a handy remote finder feature, which allows you to keep tabs on it using an Alexa-based smart speaker, Android, or iOS. It also sports two customizable buttons and backlighting, making it easier to find in the dark. Read our review.
- The latest Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $24.99 (50 percent off) at Amazon, which matches its best price to date. In addition to support for 4K streaming, the gadget offers broad HDR support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10 Plus. It also integrates well with Amazon Alexa — much like the higher-end Fire TV Stick 4K Max — but lacks Wi-Fi 6E support and offers less storage.
The best deals on e-readers and tablets
- You can buy Amazon’s latest Fire HD 8 tablet at Amazon with ads and 64GB of storage for a new low of $54.99, down from $129.99. The newest Fire HD 10 offers a sharper display, but the Fire HD 8 is still a decent device for tapping into Amazon content, especially since it offers relatively long battery life and support for both USB-C and wireless charging. Read our review.
The best deals on smart home devices
- Normally $69.99, Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor is currently on sale for an all-time low $44.99 at Amazon. The compact air quality monitor is capable of triggering smart thermostats, air purifiers, and other Alexa-enabled devices when it detects a drop in air quality, making it a good budget buy even if it lacks some features found on rival models (including carbon dioxide monitoring). Read our review.
- You can pick up an Amazon Smart Plug for just $12.99 ($12 off) at Amazon, which matches its lowest price to date. The basic plug lets you add Alexa-enabled smarts to traditional gadgets — including lamps, coffee makers, and other indoor electronics — allowing you to schedule or control them with your voice or phone using the Alexa app.
- Eero’s last-gen router, the Eero Pro 6E, is on sale for $159.99 ($90 off) at Amazon, which marks a new all-time low. The mesh router was the first in Eero’s lineup to support Wi-Fi 6E and faster than gigabit speeds. Each unit covers up to 2,000 square feet, but you can buy extra routers if you want to expand coverage. Right now, for instance, a pair is going for $259.99 ($140 off) and a three-pack for $349.99 ($200 off). Read our review.
- Amazon’s older Eero 6 Plus mesh router is also on sale for $99.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, which is $10 shy of its best price to date. The dual-band gigabit system covers up to 1,500 square feet and supports over 75 connected devices. Unlike the faster Eero Pro 6E, however, it only supports Wi-Fi 6.
The best deals on smart security devices
- If you want a really budget-friendly video doorbell, our top pick — the Blink Video Doorbell — is available at Amazon with a Sync Module 2 for $39.99 ($30 off), which is $5 shy of the bundle’s best price to date. The 1080p video doorbell offers all the basics you need, including support for motion detection, night vision, and two-way audio. You don’t get some of the more advanced features, including smart alerts, but the included Sync Module 2 lets you see a live view and use local storage without a premium subscription.
- Ring’s Stick Up Cam Battery has returned to its all-time low of $54.99 ($45 off) at Amazon. The battery-powered 1080p camera features a flexible mounting bracket and weatherproofing, so you can use it indoors or outside. It also supports two-way audio, night video, and motion alerts, though if you want to record video, you’ll need to pay for a Ring Protect plan (which starts at $4.99 a month).
- If you’re looking for an indoor security camera, the second-gen Ring Indoor Cam is also available at Amazon for $29.99 ($30 off), its lowest price to date. The wired security camera offers sharp 1080p HD resolution, along with a built-in siren and two-way audio. However, unlike its predecessor, it comes with color night vision and a physical privacy cover, which allows you to disable video and audio recording.
- The AA-powered Blink Outdoor 4, Amazon’s latest outdoor security camera, is on sale at an all-time low of $39.99 ($60 off) at Amazon. Like the Blink Video Doorbell, the 1080p camera offers all the essentials, including motion detection support, night vision, and two-way audio. It also offers a wider field of view than the previous model and onboard person detection — that is, as long as you’re willing to pay $3 a month for the privilege.
Update, October 1st: Removed expired deals and added several new ones, including those for the Echo Hub, Echo Spot, and Kindle Paperwhite Kids.